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Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions

– Mobile cellular subscriptions refer to subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using cellular technology.

Norway Mobile Cellular SubscriptionsMillion · 2015–2024

6.265.85.62015: 5.71Trough2016: 5.732017: 5.722018: 5.722019: 5.782020: 5.832021: 5.932022: 6.092023: 6.052024: 6.10Peak20152017201920212024
Source: data.worldbank.orgLast updated: April 2026

What Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions shows

Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 6.10 Million in 2024, up 0.8% on 2023. Norway’s mobile cellular subscription trends from 2015 to 2024 represent an elite saga of clinical precision and unwavering growth within one of the world’s most prosperous and digitally integrated nations.

Trend

Rising to a series high

Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 5.71 Million in 2015 to 6.10 Million in 2024 (+6.8%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 6.10 Million in 2024 and the low 5.71 Million in 2015.

Volatility

A 6.4% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 0.390 Million. The sharpest single-year move was +2.7% in 2022.

Structure

Ranks 32 of 33 countries covered

Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Norway ranks 32 for 2024, behind China (1,870 Million) and India (1,150 Million). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2024.

Full series

Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by year

Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million.

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Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions, 2015–2024, Million.
YearMillionChange vs prior year
2024Peak 6.10 +0.8%
2023 6.05 −0.7%
2022 6.09 +2.7%
2021 5.93 +1.7%
2020 5.83 +0.9%
2019 5.78 +1%
2018 5.72 0%
2017 5.72 −0.2%
2016 5.73 +0.4%
2015 Trough5.71 —

Regional context

How Norway compares in Europe & Central Asia

Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by country, 2024, Million. Norway is highlighted.

1Russia
269.5
2Germany
109.2
3UK
84.10
4Italy
78.67
5Spain
62.41
6Netherlands
23.43
7Sweden
14.92
10Norway
6.10

About this indicator

Mobile Cellular Subscriptions — – Mobile cellular subscriptions refer to subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using cellular technology. It includes both postpaid subscriptions and active prepaid SIM cards that have been used within a specified period (typically the last three months).

Throughout this era of technological perfection, subscription figures climbed steadily from 5.71 million in 2015 to a rise of 6.10 million in 2024, showcasing a nation that has achieved a near-perfect state of universal connectivity. This steady rise is a direct result of a visionary infrastructure strategy that has successfully mastered even the most challenging northern terrains. Norway is a breathtaking marvel of digital engineering, having pioneered some of the most sophisticated 5G networks and secure communication systems on the planet. This is a market where mobile devices are the absolute lifeblood of a highly educated, tech-savvy population that demands—and receives—top-tier performance. The data reveals a nation that has prioritized superior network quality and ironclad security, fueling an insatiable demand for cloud-based services, mobile-first social integration, and smart-energy innovation. Norwegian telecom providers have engaged in heroic efforts to ensure the national digital backbone remains the most resilient in the world, supporting high-capacity data speeds that defy traditional limits. With penetration rates reflecting a society where connectivity is a fundamental right, Norway exemplifies the ultimate standard for digital stability. This dataset provides an inspiring look at a mature market that balances environmental sustainability with cutting-edge technological power. Norway continues to set a global benchmark for how a developed nation can maintain a sophisticated and high-performing telecom ecosystem while leading the world into a hyper-connected future where high-speed signals reach every remote corner of the land.

Indicator
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions
Country
Norway
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Unit
Million
Coverage
2015–2024, annual
Category
ICT & Media
Last updated
April 2026
Source
data.worldbank.org

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Frequently asked questions

What is Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions?

Definition – Mobile cellular subscriptions refer to subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using cellular technology. It includes both postpaid subscriptions and active prepaid SIM cards that have been used within a specified period (typically the last three months). Inclusions – The data includes all active mobile cellular subscriptions offering voice communication services, covering both prepaid and postpaid accounts. It encompasses subscriptions across analogue and digital cellular technologies (including 2G, 3G, and 4G systems) and is compiled from telecom operators and regulatory authorities, typically aggregated at the national level. Exclusions – The data excludes subscriptions used solely for mobile data services such as USB modems or data cards, as well as private trunked mobile radio, radio paging, telepoint systems, and telemetry services. It also does not capture inactive SIM cards or non-voice-based mobile connectivity services.

What was Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions in 2024?

Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 6.10 Million in 2024, up 0.8% on 2023.

How has Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions changed between 2015 and 2024?

Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 5.71 Million in 2015 to 6.10 Million in 2024 (+6.8%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 6.10 Million in 2024 and the low 5.71 Million in 2015.

Which year had the highest and lowest Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions?

The highest value was 6.10 Million in 2024 and the lowest was 5.71 Million in 2015.

Where does the Norway Mobile Cellular Subscriptions data come from?

The series is sourced from data.worldbank.org (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IT.CEL.SETS). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Million.

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